In June, I attended the Avoca Consortium summit in Dublin on behalf of Imperial. Representatives from more than 40 companies working in pharma and biotech attended, which was quite an achievement, especially considering that many of the delegates were juggling projects between major industry gatherings…
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Ancillary Trial Supplies and EquipmentSite Materials & Logistics
7 Questions to Ask Your Ancillary Supplies Vendor
by Hope Cullenby Hope CullenIt’s common for sponsors and CROs to work with vendors to acquire ancillary supplies and ship them to sites. From the outset, it is important to fully understand your vendor’s capabilities and range of services to make sure you can attain your goals. Asking the…
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Ancillary Trial Supplies and EquipmentSite Materials & Logistics
Ordering Study Supplies? Do You Need to Consider the Sunshine Act?
by Hope Cullenby Hope CullenWe have found that many studies neglect to have plans in place regarding the Sunshine Act. Don’t overlook this! Sunshine Act reporting is required in clinical studies, and it should be included in planning your activities to ensure reporting compliance. The Sunshine Act, specifically…
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If you think logistics isn’t your business, think again… Logistics processes are not just for logistics personnel – they should be understood by everyone involved in the process in order to avoid thousands of dollars in delays and fines. Here’s my quick take on how…
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If you think logistics isn’t your business, think again… I often hear the phrase: “I provided you an address, just ship it, what’s the big deal?” Logistics processes are not just for logistics personnel – they should be understood by everyone involved in the process…